Monthly Archives: May 2020

Heading for the stars

Posted on May 24, 2020

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) together with US-based Starburst Ventures, graduated the first cohort of their joint accelerator (see here). The three teams completed proof of concepts involving robotics, autonomous operation, and artificial intelligence for space and satellite applications. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3825591,00.html

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Innovation for urban spaces

Posted on May 24, 2020

Four startups graduated from Highroad Innovation Center’s urban technology launchpad program. Co.ing helps management of community projects. Castory’s construction-tech app detects building defects. Artishok uses AI to improve workspaces and Livv uses AI to replace the real-estate agent. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3825036,00.html https://highroad.center/ … Continue reading →

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Using military tech to save lives

Posted on May 24, 2020

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has a huge inventory of Healthcare innovations that were repurposed from military technology. It includes a Covid-19 detection breathalyzer, hospital robots, facemask compliance checks, ventilators, protective equipment, and the supervision “cockpit”. http://nocamels.com/2020/05/israel-optimized-defense-tech-covid19/

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Ultrasound test for asymptomatic Covid-19 carriers

Posted on May 24, 2020

Patients of the Maccabi HMO can now undergo a special ultrasound test that scans their lungs and detects effects typically caused by Covid-19. “Focus” is a small, portable ultrasound kit. It has detected infected asymptomatic patients that previously tested negative. … Continue reading →

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The first commercial flight from UAE

Posted on May 24, 2020

Etihad Airways recently flew the first known direct commercial flight between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel. It brought 16 tons of coronavirus aid for Palestinian Arabs. Sadly, for the Palestinian Arabs, the Palestinian Authority refused to accept it. … Continue reading →

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Iranians seek Israel’s help to emigrate

Posted on May 24, 2020

The number of Iranians seeking help from Israel has significantly increased, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many also want to emigrate to the Jewish State. (See here for previous newsletter articles featuring good relations between Israelis and the Iranian people.) https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-sees-dramatic-increase-in-iranians-asking-for-help-emigrating/

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Biodiverse Israel

Posted on May 24, 2020

On World Biodiversity Day (22nd May) it is important to highlight that Israel is home to diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity. It has over 400 nature reserves and urban parks that help protect 2800+ plant species and 650+ animal species. … Continue reading →

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International demand for Israeli courses

Posted on May 24, 2020

The pandemic has delayed the next semester of many overseas universities, but not in Israel. There is now an increased demand for international graduate degrees and other courses in Israel. E.g. see the on-line Open House (24th May) at the … Continue reading →

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Marking 30 years of ties with Greece

Posted on May 24, 2020

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a virtual toast from Jerusalem by video conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to mark 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel in Greece. They discussed efforts to resume flights between … Continue reading →

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Israeli Jewish paramedic saved Muslim boy in US

Posted on May 24, 2020

Yisrael Otmazgin, a paramedic with the United Hatzalah organization in Israel and a reservist in the IDF, donated bone marrow to save a Muslim boy in Michigan USA. The boy’s brothers were only a 50% match, but of 44 million … Continue reading →

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